Which of the following is an input to identify risk?

Question

Options

• AOrganizational process assets
• BScope management plan
• CCommunication management plan
• DExpert judgment

• A
  76% (25)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  15% (5)

Explanation

Organizational process assets (OPAs) are a recognized input to the Identify Risks process because they contain historical information, lessons learned from past projects, risk templates, and organizational knowledge that directly inform what risks to look for - you can't identify risks in a vacuum without context from prior experience.

Option B (Scope management plan) and Option C (Communication management plan) are both components of the project management plan, but neither is specifically listed as a standalone input to Identify Risks; they govern how scope and communications are managed, not risk identification itself.

Option D (Expert judgment) is the most tempting distractor - it's commonly used in risk identification, but it's a tool and technique, not an input. The PMBOK distinguishes clearly between ITTOs (Inputs, Tools/Techniques, Outputs), and Expert judgment consistently appears in the tools column.

Memory tip: For any PMBOK process, remember that OPAs and Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) are almost always inputs - they feed into the process. Expert judgment is almost always a tool, never an input. If you see "Expert judgment" listed as an input choice, it's virtually always wrong.

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